The Republican governor had rebuffed House Speaker Mark Eves and Senate President Justin Alfond since abruptly canceling a meeting with the two Democratic legislative leaders in December. At the time, LePage said he was angry because the Democratic Party was sending a cameraman to follow him at public events.

The stalemate continued for two months before ending Monday afternoon.

LePage met for an hour in the cabinet room with Democratic and Republican leaders, including Republican leaders, Rep. Kenneth Fredette and Sen. Mike Thibodeau.

LePage's press secretary, Adrienne Bennett, said it was a "pleasant conversation."

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Jodi Quintero, communications director for the speaker of the house's office, said the governor's office had requested the meeting.

"The speaker was pleased to meet with the governor. We have said from the beginning that the problems facing the state are too big for one party to solve alone. We must work together to meet the challenges facing our state," she said.

LePage is scheduled to give his State of the State address on Tuesday at the State House.